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Fuse box aftermarket install

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by John DE, Jun 30, 2015.

  1. John DE

    John DE Member

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    Hey guys well i guess it got time to narrow my no start problem to the fuse box today but i have a problem. Im stuck working on bike because one of the old glass fuse holder clips broke off on one side and i dont know if a paper clip might be a temporary fix or no for it? I want to do the aftermarket fuse box install.but the one on the how to thread isnt available at the auto parts stores near me they all have two fuses side by side instead of just one like the how to video so id have to wait and get it delivered to my house i suppose which will delay my diagnosis im working toward if the fuses arent to blame even longer. Anyone have any suggestions on the broken clip issue or another fuse box i can get locally? This is the one i saw at advance auto: http://m.ebay.com/itm/271434484900?_mwBanner=1
     
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    Sounds like you're eager to get right at it which is great but if I were you I would wait for the proper fuse box and that way you won't end up doing the job twice and paying more.
    -EM
     
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    Right, well i think im just going to do as another member suggested and use 3 10a inline fuse holders wired up and 1 20a one wired up to the original wires then all the housings electrical taped together
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    That sounds messy. I would use the inline holders, but heat shrink each solder joint and not bother with taping them to each other. Just make sure to get some wiring tags so you can label each circuit.
    The fuse box you linked is a common buss, and will not work with the stock wiring harness.
    This is the sort that you need:
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    And I'd be surprised if individual fuse holders are much cheaper to get.
     
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    John DE,
    There are a handful of members on this site who's advice should strongly be taken into account....k-moe is one of them. What he said!
     
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    +1. Len also sells a 6 blade holder similar to this (4 hot + 2 spares).

    Gary H.
     
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